Calling it a positive step toward more elections integrity, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today thanked Gov. Rick Snyder and legislators for approving changes she proposed to safeguard the integrity of our elections while ensuring eligible voters have access to the ballot box.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson lauded legislators today after they overwhelmingly approved legislation she proposed to safeguard the integrity of our elections by addressing vulnerabilities while ensuring eligible voters have access to the ballot box. It awaits the governor's signature.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today issued the following statement regarding the Oakland County Circuit Court ruling today that will allow voters in Troy to decide who the city's next mayor is in a May election.